Prep Ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, wash and cut broccoli into florets, and mince garlic.

Cook Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water, add penne pasta, and cook until al dente (10-12 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate.

Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add broccoli and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.

Make Sauce: Lower the heat, add heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and thyme until melted and slightly thickened (2-3 minutes).

Combine: Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.

Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.